Optical Encoders
SERIES 60A
Joystick
FEATURES
• Optical Encoder, Pushbutton, and
Joystick in One Shaft
• Long Life, High Reliability
• Compatible with CMOS, HCMOS,
and TTL Logic
• Choices of Cable Length and
Termination
• Customized Solutions Available
APPLICATIONS
• Global Positioning/Driver
Information Systems
• Medical Equipment Control
• Radio Control
• Robotics
• Commercial Appliances
DIMENSIONS
Pin Version
In inches (and millimeters)
Unless otherwise specified, standard tolerance are:
Linear ± .025
Diameter ± .010
Angle ± 2.0°
.408
(10,36)
.650
(16,51)
.210±.020
(5,33)
Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
Ø.050±.003
(1,27±0,07)
LOCATING PIN
.380±.003
(9,65±0,07)
.250
(6,35)
.615±.003
(15,62±0,07)
Ø.250±.002
(6,35±0,05)
Ø.810
(20,57)
Ø1.000±.015
(25,4±0,38)
JOYSTICK
.265±.020
(6,73)
HEADER IS SAMTEC P/N
MTMS-108-58-T-S-485
OR EQUIVALENT
.040 ± .003
(1,02 ± 0,07)
CONNECTOR IS
AMP P/N 0-215083-8
OR EQUIVALENT
.708 ± .015
(17,98 ± 0 ,38)
.580 ± .015
(14,73 ± 0 ,38)
4.000 ± .200
4.000 ± (5,08)
.219 ± .003
(5,56 ± 0 ,07)
.598 ± .015
(15,19 ± 0 ,38)
.205 ± .001
(5,21 ± 0 ,02)
PIVOT POINT
M17X1 THREAD
CIRCUITRY AND JOYSTICK OPERATION
Standard Quadrature 2-Bit Code
X DIRECTION
JOYSTICK
Y DIRECTION
8
7
6
R*
5
R*
4
3
2
1
Y HIGH*
POWER +5.0V
OUTPUT A
OUTPUT B
NORMALLY OPEN
PUSHBUTTON
SWITCH
GROUND
X LOW
2.5V
X HIGH
Y LOW
* DEFINED BY LOCATING PIN ON TOP OF HOUSING
*EXTERNAL PULL-UP RESISTORS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (2.2k
Ω).
Encoder
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Optical Encoders
WAVEFORM AND TRUTH TABLE
Standard Quadrature 2-Bit Code
HIGH
OUTPUT "A"
LOW
HIGH
OUTPUT "B"
LOW
1
2
3
4
5
6
POSITION NUMBER
Clockwise Rotation
Position
Output A
Output B
1
2
3
4
•
•
•
•
•
Indicates logic high; blank indicates
logic low. Code repeats every 4 positions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rotary Electrical and Mechanical
Ratings
Operating Voltage:
5.00 ± 0.25 Vdc
Supply Current:
20 mA maximum at 5 Vdc
Output:
Open collector phototransistor.
External pull up resistors are required
Output Code:
2-Bit quadrature, channel A
leads channel B by 90° electrically during
clockwise rotation of the shaft
Logic Output Characteristics:
High: No less than 3.5 Vdc
Low: No greater than 1.0 Vdc
Minimum Sink Current:
2.0 mA
Power Consumption:
100 mW maximum
Mechanical Life:
1 million rotational cycles
of operation (1 cycle is a rotation through all
positions and a full return)
Average Rotational Torque:
2.0 ± 1.0 in-
oz initially, torque shall be within 50% of
initial value throughout life
Mounting Torque:
15 in-lbs. maximum
Shaft Push-Out Force:
45 lbs minimum
Shaft Pull-Out Force:
45 lbs minimum
Terminal Strength:
15 lbs terminal pull-out
force minimum for cabled and header
termination
Solderability:
95% free of pin holes and voids
Joystick Electrical and Mechanical
Ratings
Supply Current:
5 mA maximum
Output Code:
2-Bit
Logic Output Characteristics:
Neutral: 2.5 ± 0.5 Vdc
High: > 4.5 Vdc
Low: < 0.5 Vdc
Angle of Throw:
8° ± 2° in all directions
Life:
500,000 actuations in each direction
Environmental Ratings
Operating Temperature Range:
-40°C to
85°C
Storage Temperature Range:
-55°C to
100°C
Relative Humidity:
96 hours at 90-85%
humidity at 40°C
Vibration:
Harmonic motion with amplitude
of 15g, within a varied 10 to 2000 Hz
frequency for 12 hours
Mechanical Shock:
Test 1: 100g for 6ms half-sine wave with a
velocity change of 12.3 ft/s
Test 2: 100g for 6ms sawtooth wave with a
velocity change of 9.7 ft/s
Resistors:
Metal oxide on ceramic substrate
Solder Pins:
Brass, Plated with tin
Shaft:
Polyamide polymer (nylon 6/10 alloy)
with stainless steel insert
Detent Balls:
Carbon steel plated with nickel
Detent Springs:
Music wire plated with tin
Code Rotor:
33% Glass reinforced nylon 66
Pushbutton Dome:
Stainless steel
Pushbutton Dome Retainer:
Polycarbonate
Joystick Housing:
Polyamide polymer
(nylon 6/10 alloy)
Joystick Contact:
Stainless steel, silicone
rubber, brass with silver cladding, high-temp
thermoplastic, phosphor bronze with silver
cladding
Cable:
Copper stranded with plating in PVC
insulation
Connector:
PA 4.6 with tin over nickel plated
phosphor bronze
Lockwashers:
Stainless steel with passivate
finish
Hex Nuts:
303 Stainless steel
Label:
TT406 Thermal transfer cast film
Solder:
Sn/Ag/Cu, Lead-Free, No Clean
Mounting Nut:
Polyurethane
Lubricating Grease:
Nye nyogel 774L
Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
Materials and Finishes
Pushbutton Electrical and
Mechanical Ratings
Rating:
10 mA at 5 Vdc resistive
Contact Resistance:
less than 10 ohms
Life:
1 million actuations minimum
Contact Bounce:
< 4 mS make, 10 mS
break
Actuation Force:
400 ± 150 grams force
Shaft Travel:
0.020 ± 0.010 inches
Assembly Studs:
305 Stainless steel
Detent Housing:
Polyamide polymer (nylon
6/10 alloy)
Printed Circuit Boards:
Glass cloth epoxy
double clad with copper gold over nickel
plated
Infrared Emitting Diode Chips:
Gallium
aluminum arsenide
Silicon Phototransistor Chips:
Gold and
aluminum alloys
OPTIONS
Contact Grayhill for custom terminations,
rotational torque, number of positions, shaft
configurations, and resolutions. Control knobs
are also available.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Series
Angle of Throw:
Detent: 18 = 18° or 20 positions; Non-detent: 08 = 18° or 20 positions;
Non-Turn: 00 = Joystick and Pushbutton only
Joystick Contacts:
2 = 2 Discrete Contacts
4 = 4 Discrete Contacts
8 = 4 Contacts in 8 possible directions
Termination:
S = Stripped cable; .050" centers; C = Connector; .050" centers; P = Pin; .050" centers
Cable Termination:
040 = 4.0in. Cable is terminated with Amp Connector P/N 215083-6.
See Amp Mateability Guide for mating connector details.
*Eliminate cable length if ordering pins (Ex: 60A18-4-P)
Available from your local Grayhill Component Distributor.
For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales Office, an authorized local
Distributor, or Grayhill.
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
60A18-4-040S
Encoder
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